Plenary Indulgence

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, a one-year Jubilee began on the first Sunday of Advent, November 7, 2016, at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima in Portugal, and will continue until November 26, 2017. Pope Francis will make a pilgrimage to the shrine on May 12-13, 2017, on the anniversary of the first apparition to Lucía Santos and Blesseds Jacinta and Francisco Marto at the Cova da Iria.

The Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for the centennial anniversary of the Fatima apparitions.

The plenary indulgence of the jubilee is granted:

a) to the faithful who visit the Shrine of Fatima in pilgrimage and devotedly participate in a celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary, pray the Our Father, recite the Symbol of Faith (Creed) and invoke Our Lady of Fatima

b) to the pious faithful who visit, with devotion, an image of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly displayed for public veneration in any temple, oratory or adequate place, during the days of the anniversary of the apparitions (the 13th of each month, from May to October 2017), and devotedly participate there in any celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary, pray the Our Father, recite the Symbol of Faith (Creed) and invoke Our Lady of Fatima

c) to the faithful who, due to their age, disease or other serious reason, are impeded of moving, if, repentant of all their sins and having the firm intention of performing, as soon as possible, the three conditions mentioned below, in front of a small image of Our Lady of Fatima, spiritually unite in the days of the apparitions to the Jubilee celebrations, offering with trust to God all-merciful through Mary their prayers and pains, or the sacrifices of their own lives

“To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful, truly penitent and animated with charity, must ritually fulfill the following conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.”

At Fatima, Our Lady asked men and women of good will to pray for peace, especially through the Rosary and by greater devotion to her Immaculate Heart. Celebrating her appearances to three humble shepherd children, the Church continues its fervent prayers for a just and lasting peace throughout the world.

O God, who chose the Mother of your Son to be our Mother also, grant us that, persevering in penance and prayer for the salvation of the world, we may further more effectively each day the reign of Christ, Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen

Those wishing to learn more about the basilica shrine, especially if making a pilgrimage, may visit their website at www.Fatima.pt/en/. In addition, the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is in the middle of a two-year tour of parishes throughout the United States, sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima U.S.A. More information on dates and locations can be found at www.FatimaTourForPeace.com.